IGP DISU PAYS OPERATIONAL VISIT TO AKWA IBOM, PRESIDES OVER PASSING-OUT CEREMONY OF 1,068 RETRAINED CONSTABLES. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 IGP DISU PAYS OPERATIONAL VISIT TO  AKWA IBOM, PRESIDES OVER PASSING-OUT CEREMONY OF 1,068 RETRAINED CONSTABLES The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, today, 30th April 2026, undertook an official visit to Akwa Ibom State, where he paid a courtesy call on the Executive Governor, His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno, ahead of the passing-out ceremony of retrained Police Constables in Uyo. The engagement with the State Government focused on strengthening institutional collaboration in support of ongoing policing reforms anchored on professionalism, accountability, and intelligence-led operations.  The Inspector-General of Police reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to building a modern, service-driven institution that prioritizes public trust and operational efficiency. Governor Umo Eno, in his remarks, welcomed the Inspector-General of Police and commended the Nigeria Police Force for its ongoing reforms aimed at improving profe...

EIGHT CASUALTIES RECORDED IN MULTIPLE-VEHICLE CRASH ON LAGOS-IBADAN EXPRESSWAY. (PHOTO).


 Eight casualties recorded in multiple-vehicle crash on Lagos-Ibadan expressway


Multiple-vehicle crash involving several trucks and a container-laden trailer has caused a fire outbreak and traffic gridlock on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, around Kara Bridge inward Mowe, Ogun state today October 30. 


Confirming the incident to newsmen, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) said the crash led to “a major fire outbreak” and “severe traffic congestion” along the busy route.


According to the agency, the accident involved a truck and a container-laden trailer that went up in flames, another truck that spilled its load of cartons of biscuits onto the road, and a separate container truck that crashed into the bridge barrier, causing its carrier to fall into the river.


“There’s a report of a multiple road crash where a truck and a container-laden trailer were in flames, another truck spilling its contents (cartons of biscuits) on the road, a container-laden truck ran onto the barrier with its carrier falling off the bridge into the river, thereby blocking the entire road at Kara Bridge inward Mowe,” LASTMA said.


The agency confirmed that eight casualties were recorded in the incident, adding that emergency responders were on the ground to recover and evacuate the affected vehicles.


LASTMA noted that the crash caused a significant traffic buildup, stretching from Kara Bridge to Ogunnusi Road, and urged motorists to exercise patience and use alternative routes.


“Effort is on top gear for recovery and evacuation of the vehicles involved. Traffic backlog on Ogunnusi Road and the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Officers and other emergency first responders are on ground.


LASTMA personnel, Police officers, and other emergency teams are on ground clearing the contents (biscuits and goods). A high-capacity tow truck and SEMA ambulance are on site, while a crane machine is also expected to arrive soon at the scene to recover all burnt and affected vehicles,” the agency said

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